Life esidimeni outcome
Inquest into Life Esidimeni tragedy welcomed
A commission of inquiry was held. But the National Prosecuting Authority said there was not enough evidence to haul anyone to court.
The families had sought legal advice after government failed to pay each family a R1.2 million payout, as per an order by former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke.
Families of the victims on Monday marched to the premier's office and Luthuli House demanding to speak to Makhura.
Families of the Life Esidimeni victims protested outside Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Luthuli House, saying they’ve not been compensated for the deaths of their loved ones.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is concerned that the budget allocated to reimburse families who were affected by the Life Esidimeni tragedy is not enough to pay all the claimants.
The world observed International Mental Health Day on Wednesday and some say this reminded them of the tragic event.
In March, retired deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke ordered government to pay all families R1.2 million each for both common and constitutional law damages.
This follows a March ruling by retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke which ordered government to compensate the claimants.
Deborah Phehla passed away at the Takalani Home for the Mentally Handicapped in March 2016, just three days after being moved there from a Life Esidimeni facility in Randfontein.
Retired deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke ordered that 135 families be paid out by 19 June.
The patients went missing after being transferred to illegal NGOs about two years ago where 144 patients died in the process.
She's also used her opening remarks, at a Health Summit her department is hosting, to reflect on the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane says 42 of the 46 inquests have been concluded but the remaining four have been delayed due to the missing documents.
DA's Mike Moriarty says more than just compensation, families of Life Esidimeni victims need redress in the form of removing the leaders responsible for the disaster.
Former deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke made damning findings against those involved in the deadly project.
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille took to Twitter this week saying that she wanted to know what the families of the Esidimeni victims had done to raise the alarm about their suffering before they died.
The National Prosecuting Authority is now studying 45 cases before deciding on who to prosecute.
Civil society and family members played an important role in ensuring those responsible are held accountable for the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
Retired deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke on Monday ordered the government to pay the families of the victims R1.2 million each, for both common and constitutional law damages.